Colene Janis (Sacco) Wilson

Colene J. Wilson, 89, Littleton, Colo., formerly of the Quad Cities, died January 12th in Littleton.

Colene Janis Sacco was born on July 10, 1930 in Centerville, Iowa to Giovanni and Armelia Guzzi Sacco.

She married the love of her life, Harold Davis Wilson on June 9th, 1954. They met at Hughes aircraft in Tucson Arizona where Colene also met Howard Hughes (yet married Harold anyway).  Together they traveled the country living in Arizona, California, Illinois and Alabama.  Harold died on June 14, 1972. Colene never considered remarrying because she felt Harold was the only perfect man left.

Colene retired from the Corps of Engineers after 20 years of government service.  Her primary career however, was being the mother of two, grandmother to six, and Nana to thirteen absolutely perfect great-grandchildren.  Her duties included giving lots of hugs, singing frequently and always off key, baking cookies and banana bread, giving wise advice, and unconditional love.

She enjoyed having a house full of people including her children, other people’s children, family, and friends.  She decorated extensively for every season.  A tradition that continued until her death.

Colene had a lot of friends, many of whom preceded her in death.  They no doubt met her at the pearly gates along with her beloved husband, and all the members of her very large Italian family who arrived before her.

Those who will honor her memory include her children Nancy and Bob Carson, Carol Punkiewicz and Scott Dickens.  Grandchildren Matt and Tess, Jason, Tony and Gabriela, Amber and Elliott, Jory and Stephanie, and Karina and Abe.  Her great grandchildren, Brady, Carson, Kara, Julien, Agnes, Alice, Rio, Avery, Ardis, Isla, Amelia, Emmaline, and Irena.  Numerous beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

A celebration of her life is planned for July.

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